Red sensitivity of dichromated cellulose triacetate as a holographic recording material.

The red sensitivity of dichromated cellulose triacetate holographic recording material without any dye sensitization is reported. We suggest that the sensitivity is due to the absorption at 590 nm of the intermediate Cr(V) formed in the reducing process of chromium from Cr(VI) to Cr(III). In the experiment, the real-time transmission gratings are recorded with 632.8-nm irradiation from a He-Ne laser.